Dorothy's passing and funeral

Dorothy broke her leg and has been bed-ridden. She had to give up her home and moved into the Nishiki church. Brother and sister Watanabe have been taking care of her. A couple of weeks ago, she had severe stomach pains. Doctor Kozeki visited her and she seemed fine, but she was in such pain that she had them take her to the hospital by ambulance. After the doctors gave her several test, they found that she had fluid in her lungs and that her liver was damaged. Dorothy became semi-conscious, and the doctors told pastor Watanabe that Dorothy would not recover and would pass soon. Dorothy passed on Saturday, February 3, 2007, at 2:19pm. Her wishes were to be buried at Nishiki, in the masoleum that she had built. Funeral services were held for her on Sunday and Monday, February 3rd and 4th. Her remains are now at Nishiki.

Dorothy has been a wonderful, dedicated witness for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her impact on the Japan Mission, will only be known when Jesus returns. My wife and I met many of her English students and friends in Kii Nagashima. She was known everywhere that we went. She has also had a tremendous impact on our church. Dorothy built the Nishiki church debt free, which in turn challenged us to due the same with an addition to our church. The last time that I saw Dorothy was in 2005. She was hoping to start a new work in another town, even though she had to be on oxygen! I only pray that I can be such a soldier for Christ.